1.59 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.59 carat cushion shaped pinkish purple sapphire from Ceylon carries the quiet authority of a gem that has been treasured for centuries, its lilac heart recalling the island s long history as a source of the world s most varied and poetic sapphires. The mixed brilliant cut gives this stone precise internal fire, with facets that break light into soft flashes, the excellent polish amplifying its transparency and clarity. Measuring 7.17 x 5.59 x 4.90 mm, this sapphire sits in a graceful size range that reads as refined rather than ostentatious, the very slightly included clarity when viewed at eye level speaking to natural character rather than distraction. With a light color intensity and heat treatment that modestly enhances tone and stability, this gem is an ideal candidate for a classic setting that honors tradition while remaining wearable every day. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this stone as a conversation between past and present, a jewel shaped by history and finished for modern life.

The color is a delicate pinkish purple that stands apart from the deeper, velvety blues of Kashmir sapphires, offering instead a more romantic and floral voice that leans toward lavender and rose. Compared with classic Ceylon blues this gem is softer and more ethereal, carrying the same clarity and brilliance that Sri Lankan stones are famed for, but translated into a rare, feminine hue. Against Burmese stones this sapphire reads cooler and more restrained, Burmese blue sapphires being typically richer and more saturated, while Madagascan pinkish purples can be similar in hue but often present with a more vivid or warmer saturation. Even compared to Montana sapphires, which tend toward steelier or greener undertones, this Ceylon piece remains distinctly lyrical and light. The cushion shape and mixed brilliant faceting marry old world sensibility with contemporary brilliance, making this pinkish purple sapphire a timeless choice for someone who values legacy, provenance, and a quietly expressive color.